Flushmount Lighting Fixtures

This is my least favorite category of ceiling lighting, but often in our homes, flushmounts are the only option that will work. They’re useful when dealing with low ceilings, or for when you want something that doesn’t call too much attention to itself (but still looks good).

Alison

March 26, 2012 at 6:49 am

I have the Jonathan Adler fixture (#3) in my entry way in brass and love it… I also have two Jeffersons (#5) in my kitchen in polished nickel with the same shade, although I’m about to switch out the shades to ones with a few green stripes (Rejuvenation has something like 60 shade options and 15 or so finish options for the Jefferson). I’ve also used the Jefferson in previous houses. It’s such a great option for kitchens, especially if like me you’re not a fan of recessed lighting… each fixture has up to 300 watts (definitely put on a dimmer)!!

I need to find some attractive flush mount lights for our den, since we have low ceilings. Right now, we have hideous eighties track lighting. I am worried, though, that a lot of the more modern styles only have a couple of smaller bulbs. Our room is half below ground (in a split level), and we need some good light output. Have you had good luck with yours so far in that respect, Nicole?

Wendy

March 29, 2012 at 7:53 pm

Thanks for this post! I’ve used #5 in a guest bedroom and love it. I plan to use it in the kitchen, too, though I may go with striped glass. My biggest light dilemma is finding low-profile sconces to coordinate. I need some in the stairwell and also dormer ‘nooks’. Any chance you’ll do a sconce post???

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